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- 1. Multiple ChoiceA(n) ________ clause can’t stand on its own as a sentence.independentdependent
- 2. Multiple ChoiceTrue or False: When a dependent clause comes at the start of a complex sentence, you need to put a comma after it.truefalse
- 3. Multiple ChoiceHow do you create a complex sentence?by linking two dependent clausesby linking two independent clausesby linking an independent clause with a dependent clauseby never adding commas to sentences
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is an independent clause?After the rain,Until the bus came.I don’t like snakes.While we waited,
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is a dependent clause?Because she was too young,Jesse climbed a mountain.The dog ran into the forest.I can speak Spanish.
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhat do subordinating conjunctions do?tell you when to pause in a sentencetell what the subject is doingstand on their own as sentenceslink clauses
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is a complex sentence?It’s good to reduce, reuse and recycle.Pollution is bad for the environment.Even though it takes more time, we should recycleI would never throw trash on the ground.
- 8. Multiple ChoiceRead the sentence, and choose the independent clause:
Niko won’t go to the dentist unless his dad goes with him.Niko won’t go to the dentistUnless his dadUnless his dad goes with himTo the dentist - 9. Multiple ChoiceRead the sentence, and choose where a comma should go:
Since Mara stopped playing piano the house has been a lot quieter.after the word “Mara”after the word “piano”after the word “house”The sentence does not need a comma. - 10. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these is a complex sentence that has the correct punctuation?Suzanne didn’t believe in ghosts until she heard, a noise in the attic.Until she heard a noise in the attic Suzanne didn’t believe in ghosts.Until she heard a noise in the attic, Suzanne didn’t believe in ghosts.Suzanne didn’t believe in ghosts until, she heard a noise in the attic.
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